Fundraising Director - Lafayette

We have an excellent opportunity for a Fundraising Director serving the Lafayette and Kokomo areas. Director will have a home office set up or be based in our Indianapolis office depending on location. Regular daily travel in the territory is required.

Motivated and result oriented outside sales person needed to sell our life saving mission of building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, and to solicit sponsorships at a corporate level.

Director will be responsible for the overall planning and implementation of a Heart Walk and Heart Ball in Lafayette and a Heart Walk in Kokomo, all major fundraising events.

Responsibilities include: Prospect and obtain corporate sponsorships, promote walker participation, solicit auction items, build strong relationships with volunteers, recruit volunteer leadership, and handle event planning.

Competitive salary plus potential incentive bonus with comprehensive benefits package.

• Must have strong outside sales, cold-calling and relationship-building skills
• Intermediate or advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Team leader able to work well in a team driven environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lafayette and/or Kokomo area businesses and philanthropic communities preferred

• 2+ years outside sales or fundraising experience